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Homecoming 2009

 

Homecoming Registration is now closed.  You will be able to purchase tickets at the registration booth when you arrive on campus.

Registration Booth Hours:
Friday, October 23, 2009 | 9:00am - 3:00pm |Cougar Walk
Saturday, October 23, 2009 | 9:00am - 6:30pm |Cougar Walk and Adam's Field

**If you pre-purchased tickets you will be able to pick up your tickets at the Registration booth.  The tickets are being held under the name that purchased them from the website.**

If you have any additional questions please call the Alumni Office at 626-812-3026. 
(The Alumni Office will be closed Thursday, October 22 for the Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament)



 
Homecoming 2009 plans are underway.  Please save the date and check out events that are already on the schedule like: 1984 Reunion, 1994 Reunion, Mother/Daughter Tea, In-N-Out Tailgate, and Football Game.

Students
This week will help you really make APU your home.  Whether it's your first homecoming or your graduating this year - take advantage of this time and all homecomnig has to offer by connecting with alumni who left a trace at APU.  There are a great number of events for you to seize your chance to leave your trace at APU.
 

Monday, October 19, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Leave a Trace: Student Summit by SGA
Student Government Association Student Summit: Everything you wanted to know about SGA.  SGA representatives share what they do as leaders in student government, sharing their goals and visions  for the 2009-2010 school year, and listening to your questions and concerns.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
3:00 PM
Men's Soccer vs. Westmont
Come cheer on your Men's Cougar Soccer team as they battle long time rival Westmont College.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
7:00 PM
Leave a Trace: Battle of the Bands
Ready to Rock?  Students come to a long standing tradition as you hear great music, see awesome performances and vote for the winner of Battle of the Bands.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Leave a Trace: All Student Leadership Fair
Interested in learning about how you can serve APU and leave a legacy for generations of students who will follow in your footsteps?  Come to the Student Leadership Fair to learn about opportunities around campus where you can serve.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
3:30 PM
Women's Soccer vs. Westmont
Cheer on the Women's Cougar Soccer team as they battle Westmont College.

Thursday, October 22, 2009
8:00 AM
25th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
 
Driving range opens; Continental breakfast served. 
Shotgun start; four person scramble; team best ball.  Scholarship Fundraising Auction: lunch, raffle, auction, and awards.
The annual golf tournament raises funds for the Alumni Scholarship Fund and are awarded to senior students.

Thursday, October 22, 2009
7:00 PM
Leave a Trace: Jazz Coffee House
Homecoming is one busy week where you are packed out with tons of activities.  So take this time to kick back and enjoy the atmosphere of the Jazz Coffee House.

Friday, October 23, 2009
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Chapel: Special Alumni Speaker
Special Chapel with alumni guest speaker.

Friday, October 23, 2009
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch on your own around campus
Available at the East Campus Cafeteria, Cougars' Den, Cougar Walk, and West Campus Heritage Court,

Friday, October 23, 2009
2:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Science Symposium: Stewardship and Sustainability: Lifelines for Our Future
Come meet experts from NASA, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); the San Diego Zoo and environmental media and product support as they discuss cutting edge developments in global sustainability.

Friday, October 23, 2009
6:30 PM
1984 | 25 Year Class Reunion
Your 25 Year Reunion is a momentous point in your life.  We mark this milestone with a great celebration for you and all your classmates.  

Class members from 1983 and 1985 are welcome to join the class of 1984 for their reunion.

Friday, October 23, 2009
6:30 PM
Alumni Softball Game
Join us for this great reunion game.
 $10/students, $15/non-students

Friday, October 23, 2009
7:00 PM
1994 | 15 Year Class Reunion
Your 15 Year Reunion is a momentous point in your life.  We mark this milestone with a great celebration for you and all your classmates.

Friday, October 23, 2009
7:00 PM
Leave a Trace: Decades Dance
Do you have those dancing feet?  Students, be ready for one of the biggest dances of the year.  Get your friends together, pick your favorite decade and come dressed up like a rock star.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Marv Mardock 5K Cougar Run

Saturday, October 24, 2009
9:30 AM
Softball: 2nd Annual Homerun Derby
The APU Softball Team is hosting the 2nd Annual Homerun Derby for all members of the APU community.  Students, Faculty, staff, family and friends are all invited to either take part in the competition or watch the fun.  All participants receive a t-shirt and 10 pitches from the pitching machine to hit out of the park.  Females have shorter fence than males.  The top 3 men and top 3 women win prizes.  Food, drinks, and raffle prizes for all who attend!

Saturday, October 24, 2009
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Father/Son Frisbee Golf
Fathers and Sons of future, current, and former students are cordially invited to play a nine hole round of Frisbee golf that will take you all through campus.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mother/Daughter Tea
 
Mothers and daughters of future, current, and former students are cordially invited to attend this beautiful event.  We will have the opportunity to celebrate each other while enjoying great food (full tea), enjoy each other's company.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
School of Nursing Luncheon - Undergraduate Programs
The School of Nursing will host a luncheon for alumni, current students and friends of the program.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Athletic Hall of Fame

The Alumni Association along with the Athletics Department are proud to host the Athletic Hall of Fame lunch during the 2009 Homecoming weekend.  All alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend this event.
Come join us as we honor former APU athletes and inducte them into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Biology & Chemistry BBQ
Biology and Chemistry Alumni.  Please come and celebrate the opening of the new Segerstrom Science Center!  Because your success helped build this beautiful new science center, we want to honor YOU. Come enjoy a BBQ lunch served by your faculty and get a personal tour of the new building.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bed Races by Residence Life
A great homecoming tradition the Bed Races take a regulation student housing bed, “supe” it up with wheels, decorations and customed students race for glory, and honor.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1979 | 30 Year Reunion
It has been 30 years since you graduated from APU!  We hope you will celebrate this great milestone with your peers on Saturday afternoon in the LAPC room.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
High Sierra Reunion
 
The High Sierra Semester off-campus study alternative in the natural setting of the High Sierras allows for undistracted study, reflection, writing, conversation, and prayer that meets many of the General Studies requirements and upper-division elective units.

Students, alumni, faculty and staff of the program are invited to a reunion.  If you are interested in learning more about the High Sierra experience stop on by to hear great stories from those who have lived it.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
2:00 PM
School of Business Homecoming Meet & Greet
Infinity and Beyond – Undergraduate students, alumni, graduate students and friends are invited to join us for this meet and greet event.  Dr. Bezjian will present current and future goals for the School of Business

Saturday, October 24, 2009
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM
School of Music: Rejoice and Be Glad...!
A Celebration of Music and Worship
Join the School of Music for this Homecoming first! Everyone is invited to gather with current and former students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members as we affirm our faith by singing songs of the church. Under the direction of Eric Mathis, our new adjunct professor in Church Music and Worship, we will lift our hearts and voices together using hymns, choruses, and global music from all corners of the Christian tradition. You won't want to miss this opportunity for spiritual nourishment in the midst of your homecoming activities. Afterwards, stroll over to the pre-game In-N-Out Tailgate with old and new friends.

Refreshment | 2:30pm
Event | 3:00pm-4:15pm

Saturday, October 24, 2009
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fun Zone
FREE ENTRANCE: This year’s Fun Zone will feature an alumni mugging booth and an ugly couch contest, along with classic bounce houses, games and dunk tank.  From toddlers to students to alumni, there’s something for everyone!  Check out the fun before heading to the game. 

Saturday, October 24, 2009
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Online Nursing Program Event
All students and faculty of our Online RN and BSN programs are invited to join us for a social networking event on Saturday afternoon.  The event will include a tour of the campus, a time to network together, and will end with an early dinner.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
In-N-Out Tailgate
 
What's perfect before a football game? A tailgate in the parking lot! Come for a quick dinner served up fresh from In-N-Out Burger before the football game. You can even watch the first part of the game from the convenience of the parking lot while you're finishing off that cheeseburger.  **APU students can use their meal plan for payment.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Football Game
 
Buy your tickets in advance online.
Location: Citrus Stadium

Want to be a true fan?  Make sure to buy your Blackout shirt at the football game.  Blackout shirts are worn by all the students to show their support for our student athletes and their school spirit.  Blackout shirts cost $10 and can be purchased at the majority of athletic events.

Contact Information
Primary Contact
Beth Hanson
APU Alumni Office
901 E. Alosta Ave. PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702
626-812-3026
626-812-3068
alumni@apu.edu
 Secondary Contact
Rick Givens
APU Alumni Office
901 E. Alosta Ave. PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702
626-812-3026
626-812-3068
rgivens@apu.edu
 
Date & Location
Date: October 20 to October 24, 2009
Location: Azusa Pacific University
901 E. Alosta Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
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